Christine Burgmer | Blog

Are you interested in seeing some totally absurd inventions?  I do like the tricycle lawnmower.  What about the doggie umbrella for you animal lovers out there?   Not put your arms around your dancing partner!!  No, Loopy Lou would definitely not be for me!

The very Best of British offers a wonderful list of words and expressions that differ in British and American English.  I would say that it’s a one off!

Do you need to give presentations?  Check out  TED Talks and learn from the experts!   Topics covered include art and design, business, culture, entertainment, global issues, politics, science and technology and development.  Do you have a favourite? I particularly like Matthieu Ricard’s talk on happiness.  He’s got such a wonderful sense of humour.

Don’t forget to check out YouTube.com, too!  You might like this original concept:

What is procrastination?  Do you suffer from it?

Howcast offers lots and lots of how-to videos on a wide selection of topics – ranging from how to dye jeans with coffee to how to cook a romantic dinner to how to appear younger than you really are.  You’ll love the site, I’m sure!

Karaokeparty gives you lots of songs with lyrics to practise your singing skills in English!  I really had fun trying this out, and hope you do too.

While on business in London last year, I ‘discovered’ London Walks’ and recommend that you give them a try if  you manage to spend some time in the city.  I particularly liked the guided walk through Knightsbridge (the Old Knightsbridge Village Pub Walk). It was excellent. Well worth the ₤7. Many thanks to our guide Nick!